Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Whatu Ora - Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District
Location: Ratonga Rua O Porirua Campus, Porirua
Service: Extended care Rehabilitation - Tawhirimatea
Contract: Permanent, Part Time, Rostered & Rotation - 4 Days On, 2 Days Off (0.93 FTE - 74.4 hours per fortnight)
Salary: PSA Nursing MECA $59,024 - $74,442 (pro rata)
Korero mo te turanga - About the role
The Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) is part of the unregulated health workforce and therefore must always work under direction and/or delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN). The MHSW role is task-specific and has defined boundaries.
The MHSW is part of a collaborative health care team; they assist the RN to meet the tangata whai ora needs when it is appropriate for the RN to delegate aspects of care to a trained unregulated health MHSW role. The MHSW contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team and as such is a valued team member in meeting tangata whai ora goals of care within the rehabilitation pathway.
The RN may delegate aspects of the care activities to MHSWs when the work does not require professional nursing knowledge, judgement and skill. The MHSW must seek guidance and supervision when needed. The MHSW may also be allocated service activities or duties that contribute to the service function and delivery.
MHSW working hours are normally rostered and rotating but this will depend on the area of practice.
Specific training will be provided to ensure the MHSW has appropriate skills according to the employer and service expectations.
The MHSW gives and receives feedback on their performance in an annual performance appraisal with the manager.
Mo to matou ropu - About our team
Tawhirimatea is 29 bed safe care facility rehabilitation unit within Central Regional Forensic and Rehabilitation Services based on Te Korowai Whariki Campus in Porirua. This is a regional innovative supportive service working with tangata whai ora in supporting their journey with a multi-disciplinary team approach. We advocate for best practice, sharing of ideas, and the continuum of change management processes to align with our vision.
Mou - About you
We would like to hear from you if you:
Can make a difference
Have energy and the ability to think on your feet
Are a team player
Have excellent communication skills
Can work under direction and delegation of the registered nurse
Understand recovery and strengths based models and empowering Tangata Whai-ora through on-going supportive education
You must also hold:
A relevant L4 MHSW certificate
Meet police vetting requirements
A full NZ Driver License
Experience working in Mental Health settings
E pa ana ki a tatou - About us
Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.
Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
To find out more about us click on the following links:
Capital
and Coast
Hutt
Valley
Mental
Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service
Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply
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Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai
By joining together we will succeed